Page 70 of Ransomed to the World
Everyone protested at once, until Edgar held up his hand. “Daxion won’t allow that to happen. Once the other council members see her, he’ll need to claim her as his daughter or risk losing her completely.”
Xander began pacing again, stepping over Mason’s legs. “We’ll need a backup plan, a place to meet if everything goes to shit. A way to contact each other if we get separated.”
“Can we use the tattoos?” Logan sat up and pushed his arm between her and Camden to display his tattoo. “I’d swear at times that I can sense her.”
“You can.” Mason looked up at her with an intimate smile. “I’m not sure how, but we’re able to communicate at times.”
She pursed her lips when she recalled hearing his voice in her head. “We’ll need to test it to see how it works.”
“Do me first.” Logan scrambled off the bed, his eyes bright with mischief.
Heat flooded her face at the innuendo, and she pursed her lips to hold back a smile. “How?”
“The same way you send us your emotions.” Camden gently nudged her shoulder with his own. “Push them towards us.”
Annora nibbled on her lip, trying to decide what to send.
“If you’re having trouble, use the tattoo to help you focus.” Mason’s earnest face peered up at her.
You’re beautiful.
Annora knew he got her message when his eyes darkened, and a blush flared across his cheeks.
Your turn.
He studied her for a minute, then his face scrunched up, making him look constipated. “It didn’t work, did it?”
Annora deflated, unable to contain her disappointment, and peered down at Mason. “I don’t understand. Why did it work before but not now?”
Mason rubbed the furrows between his brows. “The first time it happened, I was touching you.”
“So you think communication is only one-way for you guys unless we’re skin-to-skin?” Annora skated a fingernail absently against her palm, welcoming the pain. “That doesn’t make sense. We communicated both at the village and when we were underground, and we weren’t close to each other then.”
Xander, Camden, and Logan exchanged looks, then the kitsune turned toward her. “You’re the alpha, our pack grá, so you’re able to send messages at any time. The only other time I’ve been able to communicate with the alpha of my old pack was when I shifted.”
“We need to try.” Xander sat in a chair across from her. “Mason and I are out. We’re too big.”
“I’ll do it.” Camden stood and stepped into the middle of the room so he was no longer touching anyone.
The shift was subtle at first, his beast edging forward. He was lean, but muscular, not an ounce of fat on him. His skin rippled, a pattern seemingly imprinted on every inch of him. His eyes glowed a florescent green, while his hair shimmered, the lights making it completely iridescent. The scent of some wild, exotic flower teased her senses, luring her to relax and come closer.
Even before he finished shifting, his thoughts drifted to her.
I miss the taste of your lips when you’re away. I became accustomed to not touching people…then you came along and tipped my world upside down. Now I’m addicted to your kisses and yearn for the feel of you. You’ve captured my heart completely. I’m yours, always and forever.
Annora could only gape at Camden, her heart swelling, her breath catching at his words.
Camden—
“Did it work?” Logan looked back and forth between the two of them, excitement shimmering in his blue eyes.
She cleared her throat, her voice husky when she spoke. “It works.”
“So what’s the plan when we arrive?” Xander turned the conversation back to Edgar.
Annora was grateful to have a moment to gather her scattered composure. Camden switched back to his human form, resuming his spot next to her, as if he didn’t just shatter her mind with his confession.
“Sadie will be able to help us sneak into Central City.”
